 are more likely to enjoy the warm weather at home in summer – now the UK is seeing more heatwaves – and then go on holiday when it starts to cool down. Spain is one of the top winter getaway destinations ( SWNS) This is reflected in data from family holiday rentals company, Vrbo, which shows Las Palmas, Tenerife, and Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, are among the most popular winter getaways. The USA, Portugal, and South Africa also appear on the company's list, in line with the survey results. People are using a sneaky tricky to bring extra bags on flights for free A spokesman said: 'The beauty of a winter holiday is that there is a location for families and groups of friends. 'If you want to catch the last rays of the summer sun, the Canary Islands is perfect for you – but if you want more of an adventurous affair, the Alps has some fantastic ski resorts and chalets to rent.' The research revealed that more than two-thirds (68%) like having a holiday booked between November and March, as it gives them something to look forward to during the drab, cold months. And the perfect winter break should be at least a week long, according to respondents.){kind=link}
More than a third of Brits have booked, or plan to book, a holiday this winter – with half of those wanting somewhere sunny
The Canary Islands, Spain, and Italy top the list of destinations that Brits are most likely to escape to for a winter holiday, research has found.
A poll of 2,000 adults found that more than a third have booked, or are planning to book, a getaway this winter â with the Caribbean and Dubai among other popular destinations.
But while half are seeking the sun, this is less important for three in ten â as a fifth are hoping for a ski adventure in somewhere like the French Alps.
The chance to take part in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding â and get a tan â also appear on the list of reasons why people love a winter getaway.